Registered Nurse (RN) - 7 South Acute Care ENT Augusta (PRN)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides quality nursing services as part of the patient care team, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while fostering a positive, supportive environment. The RN serves as a front-line representative of the care team and often acts as an intermediary among patients, families, providers, and other care team members. The role includes participation in performance improvement, maintenance of professional competence, development of others, adherence to confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and support for Shared Governance through council service or sponsored activities. The RN monitors and evaluates patients’ conditions, contributes to care plans, delivers care according to established plans and policies, and uses independent judgment where appropriate. The position coordinates patient flow, documents assessments and care, advocates for patients and families, provides education, and communicates pertinent information to appropriate individuals. The RN also contributes to improvement initiatives, maintains required licenses and certifications, pursues professional development, mentors and precepts other nurses, and promotes a professional and supportive work environment. The role complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing or nursing diploma required; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
- Required upon hire: BLS-I, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS certification.
- Required upon hire: RN multi-state compact license or single-state RN license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, examine, and evaluate patient conditions; assist with care plans and take appropriate actions to promote patient outcomes and wellbeing.
- Deliver care according to care plans, applying independent judgment where appropriate and following policies and procedures.
- Collaborate and communicate patient care plans with other staff and coordinate daily patient flow and the patient experience.
- Document patient assessments, changes in condition, care delivered, education, incidents, and exceptions related to standards or policy compliance.
- Listen and respond to patient concerns, serve as an educational resource for patients and families, and communicate necessary patient information to family and care providers.
- Support patient- and family-centered care and report pertinent patient and family information to appropriate individuals while maintaining confidentiality.
- Identify opportunities to improve the work environment and processes, contribute solutions, and support change implementation and improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professional licenses and certifications, complete required training, pursue development opportunities, stay current with research and best practices, and seek professional growth and leadership development.
- Mentor and precept other nurses, contribute to a positive work environment, uphold confidentiality, safety, and professional standards, and participate in peer feedback.
- Support Shared Governance and positively promote the nursing profession, including assisting with nurse recruitment to AU Health.
- Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct; perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
